Tojiro DP 3-Layer Series Chef Knife, 21cm

VG-10 is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard. The material is excellent sharpness and has wear resistance. So spreads between the professional. It is developed and made by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd.  It's Japanese company. 

If the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. If the edge is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side.  

This series has been loved as standard articles for a long time. The edge made by skilled craftsmen provides you an amazing sharpness. Once you have, you will never part with it. The true professional use this series.

Type:  Chef's Knife
Blade Material: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel Clad Material 
                           Core:  Cobalt Alloy Steel (VG10)
                           Outside:  13 Chrome Stainless Steel
Blade Length: 210 mm (8.2'')
Total Length: 335 mm (13.2'')
Weight:  180 g (6.4 oz)
Handle: Special Laminated Material
Made in Japan